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San Bernardino opens public hearing on FY 2026–27 CDBG/ESG plan; council directs staff to return with project proposals
Summary
City staff presented the draft FY 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant action plan, proposing roughly $1.1 million in housing and homelessness-related spending; public commenters urged transparency and measurable outcomes, and the council directed staff to return with project proposals and a global category for park and amenity improvements.
City of San Bernardino staff presented the first public hearing on the draft FY 2026–27 annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, outlining eligible uses, proposed allocations and reporting requirements.
The staff presentation explained federal limits — public services using CDBG are capped at 15 percent of the allocation and CDBG administrative costs are typically capped at 20 percent — and noted timing and spending rules for ESG funds. Staff said the city anticipates approximately $1.1 million in…
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